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Patent GB-2269760-A (GB)
Title: Logical puzzle
Inventor: MEFFERT UWE
IPC: A63F9/08
Filed: 1993-08-16
Abstract: A spherical logical puzzle is disclosed comprising four interconnected axis defining branches (including 402, 404, 406) to each of which a fixed puzzle segment (202, 204, 206) of arcuate triangular shape is connected, the segment being rotatable about the branch axis; a plurality of free puzzle segments are provided comprising six arcuate square puzzle segments, e.g. 104 and four arcuate triangular puzzle segment, e.g. 210 and the free and fixed puzzle segment are coupled together to form a sphere; the segments are capable of adopting a plurality of relative positions and are movable between said relative positions by rotation of some of the segments relative to others in planes perpendicular to said axes. The surfaces of logical puzzles can bear a representation in the form of a raised pattern. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2271966-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle air bag assembly
Inventor: KURETAKE MASATO
IPC: B60R21/263
Filed: 1993-10-18
Abstract: The air bag 50 is secured to a retainer (44, Fig 9) in a folded state such that it can be inflated by gas injected in two steps in two different directions. The bag is first folded along lines parallel to direction 2 into an approximately rectangular shape, and then along lines parallel to direction 1 to achieve the desired folded state. Inflating gas is injected into the bag firstly in direction 2 and then in direction 1 so that the bag is unfolded and extended in the reverse order of folding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283809-A (GB)
Title: Electrical storage heater
Inventor: LANE RICHARD JOHN
IPC: G05D23/275
Filed: 1993-11-12
Abstract: In an electrical storage heater with automatic control of heat input in accordance with ambient conditions the storage heater fails to receive a charge at the start of a charge period only if (a) the ambient temperature is sufficiently high and (b) the store already has a certain amount of charge, in order to prevent erratic operation of the heater. A room temperature sensor 9 is mounted to sense ambient temperature only and not to sense the temperature of the heat store. Changing control means at the upper end of the heater (so as to be adjustable by a manual control), include a component 7 which receive heat from the store. The heat store may be solid or material involving a latent heat of fusion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276502-A (GB)
Title: Anisotropic conductive elastic connector
Inventor: TAKAHASHI TORU
IPC: H01R11/01
Filed: 1994-03-02
Abstract: An anisotropic conductive elastic connector (1) comprising an insulative elastic sheet (10) formed of a foam synthetic resin material and having a number of electrically conductive wires (11) embedded in the insulative elastic sheet (10). The insulative elastic sheet (10) may be formed by a laminate of foamed and non-foamed synthetic resins. The non-foamed synthetic resin may form the outer surfaces of the sheet. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287644-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled case
Inventor: YANG FU-HSIUNG
IPC: A45C5/14
Filed: 1994-03-14
Abstract: A wheeled trunk, suitcase, or the like has an extensible U-shaped handle 1 slidable within sleeves 3 provided on a wall of the trunk. A further handle may be provided on the trunk base and each handle when extended provides support for further luggage. The sleeves 3 may act as skids when the trunk is dragged up a staircase. Means may be provided to retain the handle(s) in the retracted or extended positions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292687-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion inhibition of oxidant-based anti-microbial compositions
Inventor: GREEN BRUCE PHILIP
IPC: A01N37/16
Filed: 1994-08-26
Abstract: Items such as medical instruments (which may include brass, copper, aluminium, stainless steel, carbon steel or plastic parts) are microbially decontaminated (sterilised or disinfected) in an antimicrobial solution containing at least one corrosion inhibitor from the class consisting essentially of: benzotriazoles, tolyltriazoles, mercaptobenzathiazoles azoles, benzoates (eg salicylates), molybdates, phosphates chromates, dichromates, tungstates, vanadates, borates and benzoyl alanines.   Powdered or liquid reagents containing such a corrosion inhibitor(s) are selected such that they react in the presence of a dissolving liquid (eg water) to form a strong oxidant solution in an appropriate concentration to be effective as an anti-microbial. Such reagents are advantageously stable during storage and handling. The preferred reagents include acetylsalicylic acid and sodium perborate (which react in the presence of water to form a peracetic acid solution and, moreover, sodium metaborate and salicylic acid, both of which inhibit corrosion of metal parts in the medical instruments). Disodium phosphate and benzotriazole may also be added.   Sodium chlorate and an acid activator may be used to generate chlorine dioxide.
Patent GB-2282586-A (GB)
Title: Soft gelatin capsule manufacture
Inventor: BROX WERNER
IPC: A61K9/66
Filed: 1994-09-26
Abstract: Soft gelatin capsules having a capsule shell comprising gelatin, plasticizers and, if desired or required, further auxiliary agents, and a capsule filling containing a solvent including a migrateable solvent such as 1,2-propyleneglycol as a solvent in the capsule filling and in the capsule shell. The manufacture of said capsules is improved, if in the process for making the soft gelatin capsules the gelatin bands are cooled with a liquid, and preferably with water.
Patent GB-2287202-A (GB)
Title: Backing layer for magnetic tape
Inventor: YABUNO MICHIO
IPC: G11B5/735
Filed: 1995-02-15
Abstract: A magnetic recording medium comprising a magnetic layer and a backing layer respectively on surfaces of a non-magnetic support which are opposite to each other, and a coating material for forming the backing layer. The backing layer is formed from the coating material containing a fatty acid salt having 5 to 11 carbon atoms and a transition metal, a dispersant, a binder, and a filler. The backing layer provides improved properties, such as increased durability, smoothness of surface, electric conductivity, and light shielding.
Patent GB-2301978-A (GB)
Title: Voice processing system
Inventor: STATON MERVYN ANTHONY
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 1995-06-09
Abstract: A voice processing system comprises a computer workstation 80 running a voice system software and a telephony interface module 70 (connected with the network 30) which is attached via a trunk line 100 to a telephone switch 10. The computer system 80 and the telephony interface module 70 are connected by a standard data connection 230, such as a SCSI connection, over which voice data is exchanged. The SCSI interface is provided with a voice device driver capable of handling voice data by means of an appropriate set of commands. The interface 70 may be provided by the telephone switch (710), Fig. 7, (not shown). Other connections 230 could be ATM, FDDI or SSA.
Patent GB-2290378-A (GB)
Title: Temperature measurement device
Inventor: SCHMIDT VOLKER
IPC: G01J5/12
Filed: 1995-06-13
Abstract: A temperature measurement device comprises an optical system 2 which images the heat radiation emanating from an object onto a detector 1 for conversion of the radiation into an electrical signal, a heat-conducting temperature equalisation element 3 which keeps the detector 1 and the optical system 2 at a common temperature, a temperature sensor 4 which measures the temperature of the temperature equalisation element, and a gas-tight housing 5 which encloses the detector 1, optical system 2, temperature equalisation element 3 and temperature sensor 4 and is filled with a gas, preferably a dry buffer gas. This avoids condensation within the detector when measuring temperatures below 0 DEG C. A copper temperature equalisation element 3 may support a Fresnel lens 2b of hygroscopic material and an IR filter 2c. Detector 1 and sensor 4 may be connected to a hybrid circuit on a ceramic plate 12. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291158-A (GB)
Title: A valve for installation on a pressurized fluid flow line
Inventor: EISCHEN LOUIS P
IPC: F16K43/00
Filed: 1994-02-09
Abstract: A valve (10) for installation on a flow line (190) while the flow line (190) is under pressure. The valve (10) includes a two-part valve body (12, 14) and a valve cartridge (50). Each body portion (12, 14) has a semi-cylindrical channel (24, 36) sized to mate with the flow line (190). The body portions (12, 14) secured together with a portion of the flow line (190) enclosed and sealed in the channels (24, 36) of the body portions (12, 14). A throughbore (26, 38) extends through the two body portions (12, 14) and fully intersects the channels (24, 36) of the two body portions (12, 14). One end of the throughbore (26, 38) is adapted for attachment of a cutting tool (160), which is used to cut out the portion of the flow line (190) disposed in the throughbore (26, 38). After, the flow line (190) is cut, the valve cartridge (50) is directed into operating position. A valve stem nut (66), a valve cap (56), a valve plug (86), gaskets (44), seals (70, 88) and connectors (40) are provided to close and seal both ends of the throughbore (26, 38). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306657-A (GB)
Title: Wellhead tool detector
Inventor: VAN TUIJL BERT
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 1995-10-18
Abstract: A system for use in a borehole (e.g. a gas or oilwell) for detecting the position of a tool on a wireline 22 comprises at least one sensor 24, such as a coil, magnetoresistive element or Hall effect device, affixed to an external surface of the wellhead and arranged to detect the passage of a marker associated with the tool. The marker may be a magnetic element secured to the tool or may be an integral part of the tool. A signal from the sensor or sensors may be used to automatically switch off a winch 23 when the presence of the tool at the wellhead is detected.
Patent GB-2299170-A (GB)
Title: NMR well logging tool using diffusion discrimination
Inventor: KLEINBERG ROBERT L
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 1996-03-20
Abstract: An NMR logging method reveals the volume of hydrocarbons in an earth formation. The difference in viscosity between gas, oil, and water is used to distinguish these fluids. During logging, a parameter of an NMR pulse sequence, such as gradient field pulse amplitude g or width, is altered, causing echo signal strengths M(g) to vary due to diffusion, which is dependent on viscosity. The volume of hydrocarbons is determined from detected spin echo strengths using extrapolation. The method may be applied to wireline logging and logging-while-drilling techniques.
Patent GB-2312367-A (GB)
Title: Glazing food products
Inventor: MENSIKOV NICHOLAS
IPC: A21D13/08
Filed: 1996-04-24
Abstract: A series of cakes which are to be given a glossy surface are fed to a glazing station. Mallow rousse is heated to a temperature in the range 45{ to 50{C, any colours required are added to the mixture, and then the mixture is cooled to approximately 30{C. The cooled mixture is poured over the arriving cakes at the glazing station. The shiny surface provided by the method has a distinctive high gloss finish and gives to the cakes a markedly different decorative appearance. A solution of sugar, gelatine or a gum, and water may be used in place of mallow rousse (glucose and gelatine).
Patent GB-2305070-A (GB)
Title: Voice/fax mailing system and method
Inventor: PARK KYUNG-WON
IPC: H04N1/32
Filed: 1996-06-27
Abstract: A voice/fax mailing system is disclosed in which profile boxes are accessed by corresponding profile numbers. In the voice/fax mail service method described, the mail system analyses a subscriber input to determine whether the subscriber is a voice user or a fax user. If the subscriber is a voice user, a voice mail service method is performed. If the subscriber is a fax user, a fax mail service method is performed. The system includes a plurality of data cells for storing voice or fax data, a plurality of transactions (TRN) and a plurality of mailboxes. The transactions include an index of data cells, a storing mail format and, in the case that the storing mail format is fax format, document page information. The mailboxes store index information of the transactions.
Patent GB-2302671-A (GB)
Title: Colour image forming apparatus
Inventor: KUBOTA AKIRA
IPC: G03G21/10
Filed: 1996-06-27
Abstract: A color image forming apparatus is disclosed which implements high speed printing and produces high quality images free from displacements caused when color toner images are superimposed one upon another. The color image forming apparatus utilises an intermediate transfer belt (106) so that a series of monocolour images are transferred at 107 in a primary transfer process and superimposed on belt (106) and a multi-colour image is transferred at 116 in a secondary transfer process and so that one colour image is a transferred primary transfer whilst the blade (1191) is in contact with belt (106). A cleaning blade (1191) and a drive roller (115) confront the intermediate transfer belt (106) only in the secondary transfer process so that any displacement caused when one color toner image is superimposed upon another can be controlled within a single image-recording dot during the primary transfer process.
Patent GB-2307595-A (GB)
Title: Optical semiconductor device and method of manufacture
Inventor: AOYAGI TOSHITAKA
IPC: H01S5/0238
Filed: 1996-08-29
Abstract: A semiconductor laser chip 1A comprises: a p-type InP substrate 2; an InGaAsP active layer 3 (optical waveguide) formed on the substrate 2; a p-n-p InP block layer 6 formed on the substrate 2; a contact layer 7 formed thereupon; an insulating film 8 formed on the contact layer 7; a front surface electrode 9 formed on the insulating film 8; a pair of infra red absorbing alignment marks 10A formed at the same time as the optical waveguide 3; and a back surface electrode 11 formed on said substrate 2. The alignment marks 10A are formed from the same material, i.e., the same crystal as the optical waveguide 3. Accordingly, it is possible to improve precision of the relative position between the optical waveguide 3 and the alignment marks 10A. In alternative embodiments the alignment marks may be formed from material having a narrower band gap than the waveguide and/or have a greater thickness than the waveguide, thus enhancing the infra-red absorption of the alignment marks.
Patent GB-2318511-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for rapid suspension in water
Inventor: CALANCHI MASSIMO MARIA
IPC: A61K9/50
Filed: 1996-10-23
Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition in the form of single doses adapted to be added to water to produce a suspension of a drug. The process comprises subjecting a mixture of a thickening agent and a disintegrating agent to wet granulation with an aqueous medium as wetting agent or dry granulation to make a granular product and preparing the pharmaceutical composition from the granular product and the drug. A water-soluble inert excipient, which may be a sugar, may be mixed with the granular product prior to mixing with the drug.
Patent GB-969028-A (GB)
Abstract: 969,028. Tetrahydrodibenzazocine derivatives. KONINKLIJKE PHARMACEUTISCHE FABRIEKEN V/H BROCADES-STHEEMAN & PHARMACIA N.V. April 26, 1962 [April 27, 1961], No. 15360/61. Heading C2C. The invention comprises: tetrahydrodibenzazocines of the general formula: and their non-toxic acid addition salts, wherein A represents an alkylene group of up to 5 carbon atoms and B represents an alkylamino or dialkylamino group or a saturated mononuclear 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group linked to A through a nitrogen atom, which group may carry alkyl substituents and when so substituted contains at most 12 carbon atoms ("alkyl" being defined as an alkyl group of not more than 6 carbon atoms); the preparation of these compounds by reacting a compound of the general formula: (wherein Hal represents a halogen atom) with a compound H-B; and the combination of the foregoing process with the preparation of the starting material by reacting 5,6,11,12-tetrahydrodibenz(b, f)azocine with a dihalide of the formula: preferably in the presence of an acid-binding agent. According to the Provisional Specification, 5,6,11,12-tetrahydrodibenz(b, f)azocine may be reacted directly with a compound of the formula: to produce the desired products in a single step. 5, 6, 11, 12-Tetrahydrodibenz (b, f)azocine is prepared by reacting 10, 11-dihydro -5H- dibenzo(a, d) cyclohepten -5- one with an acid addition salt of hydroxylamine and reducing (e.g. with Li Al H 4 ) the resulting oxime or the 5, 6, 11, 12-tetrahydrodibenz (b f) azocin -6- one obtained by Beckmann rearrangement thereof. (When the oxime is reduced, the Beckmann transformation takes place simultaneously). Pharmaceutical preparations comprise the compounds of the invention in association with a pharmacologically acceptable carrier. They have antiallergic, anticholinergic, psychotropic and analgesic activity, and may take the form of tablets, pills, capsules, solutions, suspensions, emulsions, syrups or elixirs.
Patent GB-2311820-A (GB)
Title: Engine balancing arrangement
Inventor: WALKER PATRICK MICHAEL CRANSTO
IPC: F16F15/24
Filed: 1997-03-27
Abstract: A crankshaft and piston arrangement (10) for a combustion engine, comprising a piston (12) pivotally connected to a crankshaft (18) by a connecting rod (14), and balance means (24) comprising a connecting rod (26) and a balance arm (32, a, b c) pivotally connected thereto, the balance arm being connectable at an end remote from the connecting rod to the engine and wherein the balance arm provides a balance mass thereby to balance vibrational forces created by the movement of the piston (14).
Patent GB-2312886-A (GB)
Title: Elevator system with obliquely extending drive ropes
Inventor: SAKITA MASAMI
IPC: B66B11/00
Filed: 1997-04-18
Abstract: An elevator system comprises at least one elevator car C movable along a first vertical axis and attached to a counterweight CW, movable along a second vertical axis, by at least two drive ropes 26-1,26-2 and drive means comprising a motor M with a motor shaft S lying parallel to the rear wall of the elevator shaft and first and second drive shafts S-1, S-2 connected to the motor shaft lying obliquely to the rear wall. The drive ropes extend over drive sheaves attached to the first and second drive shafts and over idler sheaves 44, 46 located above the counterweights so that the ropes lie obliquely over the elevator car. The system may comprise two elevator cars (C, C2, Figure 3) mounted one above the other to move along the same axis and respective counterweights (CW, CW2, Figure 3), each moving along the same axis. In this case the drive ropes for the lower counterweight extend through apertures in the upper counterweight.
Patent GB-2329256-A (GB)
Title: Viewing system for optical wheel alignment gauge
Inventor: ASKAM JOHN FAIRBURN
IPC: G01B11/275
Filed: 1997-09-10
Abstract: Two cursors (13,23, figs. 2,5) are mounted on a wheel alignment gauge horizontal member, wherein each cursor has a viewing aperture (15,26) and can be traversed sideways. With both parts of the gauge located to measure the alignment of an opposing pair of wheels, an observer viewing through the aperture 15,26 in a cursor traverses it until a graticule and its reflection in an opposing mirror 21 are coincident. The distance the cursor has been traversed indicates against an adjacent scale the amount of misalignment of the wheels. Observations can be made vertically downwards (A) or horizontally (D) depending on whether the vehicle is on the ground or raised above it.
Patent GB-2332267-A (GB)
Title: Detachable interior vehicle lamp
Inventor: CLIFT NICHOLAS
IPC: B60Q3/00
Filed: 1997-12-09
Abstract: A lamp assembly 10 for a motor vehicle is disclosed in which the lamp assembly 10 can be easily detached from the interior structure of the motor vehicle for use as a torch. independent of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2332622-A (GB)
Title: Loose cover for a chair
Inventor: MORRIS PETER LESLIE
IPC: A47C31/11
Filed: 1997-12-24
Abstract: A loose cover for a chair 10 having a frame 12 with a base 12a, a back 12b, and arms 12c, 12d comprises two portions 16c adapted to fit the left and right arms 12c, 12d of the chair 10, which portions 16c are formed separately from the remainder of the cover and which are interchangeable with one another. The loose cover may further comprise a portion 16a to fit the base 12a of the chair 10. Typically, another portion 16b, separate from the base portion 16a, is provided to cover the back 12b of the chair 10 in either of two orientations. The loose cover may be made from a material which permits each portion of the cover to be turned inside out. A chair 10 having such a loose cover is also disclosed, wherein the arms 12c, 12d of the chair 10 are spaced from the back 12b.
Patent GB-2317449-A (GB)
Title: Temperature-measurement instrument with diffractive optics
Inventor: SCHMIDT VOLKER
IPC: G01J5/08
Filed: 1996-07-29
Abstract: The temperature-measurement instrument proposed uses an optical system (4) to produce an image, on a detector (1), of the IR radiation emitted by a measurement point (2a) on the object (2) whose temperature is to be measured. The instrument also includes a sight (5) with diffractive optics (5b) which produces a light-intensity distribution pattern (6) indicating the position and size of the measurement point on the object.
Patent GB-2334218-A (GB)
Title: Golf tee
Inventor: MAIDMENT LESLIE
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 1998-02-11
Abstract: Golf tees are described which provide minimal resistance to the passage of a golf club head and yet which after the stroke preserve a connection between the ground engaging portion and the ball support portion. The tee of Figure 1 comprises a separate ground-engaging portion 4 and ball support portion 6 connected by a tether 3. To allow for insertion of the tee complementary structures 7, 9 are provided. In an alternative structure (Figure 4) the spike 4 consists of integral connector 3 and the remainder of the spike carries a cleavage lime between an upper portion 6 and a lower portion 10. In order to insert the tee in the ground easily a sleeve 12 can be slid over the bottom of the spike and then used as a height adjuster.
Patent GB-2335742-A (GB)
Title: Fluid pressure testing
Inventor: DUNN DEREK
IPC: G01L19/00
Filed: 1998-03-23
Abstract: A fluid testing arrangement includes an adaptor/connector 16 which couples to a service pipe 11 to allow fluid passage to continue from the main pipe 10. A catheter 18 is passed through the supplementary connection 17 and through the bore of the adaptor into the service pipe 11 until it reaches the main pipe tee connector 12. A logger 20 senses and measures the fluid pressure in effect, at the main pipe without the need to excavate.
Patent GB-2336534-A (GB)
Title: Anti-depressant - Folic Acid Combination
Inventor: COPPEN ALEC JAMES
IPC: A61K31/505
Filed: 1998-04-24
Abstract: Folic acid is an effective adjuvant for the treatment of depression by serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) or noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (NRIs). Disclosed are appropriate antidepressant (fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, tradodone etc.) dosage forms that include folic acid, folate, or a pharmaceutically acceptable precursor thereof, in a amount sufficient to provide 300-5000 Ág per day. The dosage forms are particularly suitable for the treatment of depression in patients with cardiovascular disease.
Patent GB-2337638-A (GB)
Title: Plastic gland adaptor
Inventor: HOUGHTON PHILIP STEWART
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 1998-05-19
Abstract: A plastic gland adaptor, has a female section with an internal thread and external ribbing and a plain male section, which is narrower than the female section. The adaptor may be made of PVC. The male section may be put in place by a glue fit or a push fit.